American Toffee Podcast

Very excited to bring you all something a little bit different from the ATP ahead of the start of the 24/25 PL season! James is joined by Shan Khan for an Everton-oriented preview of the soon-to-start campaign. In this episode, the guys remove the top 6 finishers from the conversation and elect to focus on the moves made by the clubs expected to be in and around Everton's league position come next May. They give a rundown of each team's performance last year, discuss any major incomings and outgoings, and give their take on how they feel each club will fare. Any feedback on the format and content is more than welcome!

Producer's Note: We continue to be unfortunately plagued by recording issues and as a result, James' audio is a bit robotic intermittently during this episode. Hopefully it's not too distracting, but sincere apologies. We are working to get it resolved ASAP.

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib

 

TIMESTAMPS BY TEAM:

2:58 - Leicester City

7:38 - Ipswich Town

12:46 - Brentford

16:42 - Southampton

21:38 - Nottingham Forest

26:13 - Fulham

31:39 - Wolves

37:07 - EVERTON

43:14 - Bournemouth

49:06 - Crystal Palace

55:09 - Brighton

1:00:00 - Man United

1:03:45 - West Ham

1:09:25 - Newcastle

The ATP follows up its annual team assessment pod with a new episode to talk about the several outs/ins this week – Onana, Lindstrom, O’Brien – as well as where they think the team is position by position after the friendly vs. Salford City.  The head of the Optimism Train himself, Shan Khan, joins Alex and Ryan in place of James to offer his takes on the direction of the team and the impacts on each transfer.  The boys address everything from Onana’s parting words about style of play and Jesper Lindstrom’s insightful interview to dispelling some misconceptions about Jake O’Brien.

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod

Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

Preseason has begun and the ATP has kicked into gear with the annual team assessment.  But before the pod gets into the depths of the EFC squad, the full Power Trio give their takes on the collapse of the Friedkin Group takeover negotiations, as well as make some observations from the Sligo Rovers friendly.     As they move into the Assessment, Alex, James, and Ryan focus more on individual player performance rankings based on several analytical models and explore some of the current state of Silly Season gossip.  Lots of dialogue with some surprising opinions on things such as DCL, Dele Alli, as well as rumors for guys like Jake O’Brien, Willy Gnonto, Jesper Lindstrom, Ricardo Rios, Kalvin Phillips, Scott McTominay, Angelo Preciado, Weston McKennie, Tanner Tessmann, and many more. MAJOR TIMESTAMPS 01:46 Friedkin Group Fallout 17:33 Sligo Rovers Friendly/Castore Kit First Impressions 22:33 Start of Team Assessment: Squad Numbers 32:29 Positional Breakdown   LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

PRODUCERS NOTE: Hey all, this episode has been republished from yesterday in the hopes of fixing the audio issue that occurred yesterday. If you continue to experience issues, please reach out and let us know. Apologies, and now back to our regularly scheduled programming.... The Power Trio is back for a monster episode! After about a month hiatus, Ryan, Alex, and James are here to discuss the major recent developments in Everton world, of which there have been plenty:

• Insights into the Castore sponsorship deal, the increase in revenue and the potential commercial opportunities at the new stadium. 
• The emergence of the Friedkin Group as the new prospective owners of Everton, providing background information on Dan Friedkin and his ownership of AS Roma.
  • Analysis of Roma's performance under the Friedkin Group, their recruitment "strategy", and the potential impact on EFC. 
• Potential transfers:
  • Today's official announcement of the arrival of Tim Iroegbunam and a brief scouting report. 
  • Jack Harrison's return for a second year on loan.
  • Potential sale of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the need to strengthen other areas of the team.
  • The ongoing transfer saga involving Jared Branthwaite and Manchester United's approach given the financial implications for Everton and the need to meet the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations. 
• Lastly, they provide an overview of the club's financial situation and the potential impact of player sales. The episode concludes with a discussion of the positive momentum surrounding Everton, including the potential new ownership and the promising recruitment decisions.

As always, thank you for your support!

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

The Power Trio is back for a monster episode! After about a month hiatus, Ryan, Alex, and James are here to discuss the major recent developments in Everton world, of which there have been plenty:

• Insights into the Castore sponsorship deal, the increase in revenue and the potential commercial opportunities at the new stadium. 
• The emergence of the Friedkin Group as the new prospective owners of Everton, providing background information on Dan Friedkin and his ownership of AS Roma.
  • Analysis of Roma's performance under the Friedkin Group, their recruitment "strategy", and the potential impact on EFC. 
• Potential transfers:
  • Today's official announcement of the arrival of Tim Iroegbunam and a brief scouting report. 
  • Jack Harrison's return for a second year on loan.
  • Potential sale of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the need to strengthen other areas of the team.
  • The ongoing transfer saga involving Jared Branthwaite and Manchester United's approach given the financial implications for Everton and the need to meet the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Regulations. 
• Lastly, they provide an overview of the club's financial situation and the potential impact of player sales. The episode concludes with a discussion of the positive momentum surrounding Everton, including the potential new ownership and the promising recruitment decisions.

As always, thank you for your support!

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

For the final post-match of the year, the ATP brings you a full analysis and MORE after a controversial 2-1 loss at the Emirates vs. the Gunners. In a match that meant absolutely nothing due to the City win and Brentford loss, Everton conclude their season with 48-8 points, good enough for 15th in a rather down year from the Premier League, but fully safe from relegation under all circumstances. Alex and Ryan bring to you all the highs and the lows of a fairly uneven match in Arsenal’s favor, but also get into some of the squad news and the implications as Everton go into the summer. A final thanks to all of the pod’s loyal listeners and the tremendous club support that has us continue to do what we do – and as you all know; it’s not always been easy. Onwards and upwards!

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod

Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

 

The ATP brings you a relaxed post-match verdict on a 1-0 win at Goodison Park for the final home match of the season. Alex, James, and Ryan get into lineups, team tactics, postive performances, and even look at possible upcoming squad turnover. The trio also has plenty of help from the community with listener comments throughout!

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod

Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

 

It’s nice to finally have a match without majors stakes involved, although we can’t say Everton’s 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road was the most entertaining affair.   The full power trio is together this week to bring you all a relatively relaxing pod with lots of listener comments and lots of disagreement on VAR and penalties.  The ATP gets into some of the tactics as well as some of the individual performances in a match that lacked quality at times.  Alex, James, and Ryan also get into the remaining matches and the chances of Everton keeping Brentford behind them in the standings and whether or not they could catch Crystal Palace.

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod

Production: Alex Johnson

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Outro: Kenboib

 

Despite this being maybe the most trying season in Everton’s history, with turmoil at every step of the way, Everton have finally ensured safety with a 1-0 win vs. Brentford to make it 9 points in a single week at Goodison Park.  

It was a match that seemed improbable in many ways; from the long moments of possession, to the unlikely goal scorer, and ultimately, to the relatively low-stress environment thanks to the Luton Town loss earlier to Wolves.  But what is NOT improbable, is the ATP bringing its loyal listeners all sort of humor from our discord as well as analysis from many of our other loyal listeners.  

James and Ryan get into the tactics, the individual performances, and finish with a solid referendum on Sean Dyche and the jobs he’s done under difficult circumstances.  AND... BREATHE!

 

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib

Everton win the 244th Merseyside Derby by a score of 2-0!!! EFC's first Derby win at Goodison since 2010. Liverpool’s title chances dealt a near-fatal blow after Jarrad Branthwaite's first half scrambled goal was coupled by a thundering DCL header in the 2nd period of play. James and Alex are here for an old school ATP basking in the glory of 3 points and a hard-nosed, sp*rited display from Tracksuit Dyche's men. 

The guys of course discuss what was a rather frantic timeline, key in on some of the top performances including Pickford and Gana Gueye, and breathe a sigh of relief as the Blues have virtually ensured safety in the (corrupt) Premier League for our final season at Goodison. 

American Toffee Vibescast is here! Hope you all enjoy. UTFT

 

LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod

Intro: Steve Barkwill

Production: James Boyman

Outro: Kenboib